They will sympathize with the unnamed is put on "time out" for misbehaving. When Sarah can't get to sleep, she goes through the alphabet in her head, trying to think of people she knew in elementary school whose names begin with each letter. I had rate this book 1 star, which don't often do. In particular, what's with "Wild's as naughty as you get."? Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. The illustrations really work well in this story. Great illustrations! Basil
It’s fun to be a lion, no need to explain why, but it’s also fun to be a small, weak animal like a bird, because a bird flying in the sky or sitting in a tree has real advantages over everyone beneath him. It’s fun to be a lion, no
To see what your friends thought of this book. She is a graduate of Hampshire College and NYU and recently became an adjunct faculty member in the prestigious Writing Program at the New School University, in New York City. I actually related to this book because it is about a little girl whose mother says she is "wild" and the little girl goes on to describe things that are actually wild. When Sarah can't get to sleep, she goes through the alphabet in her head, trying to think of people she knew in elementary school whose names begin with each letter.
I bought this book for my first granddaughter 13 years ago. Offer redeemable at Simon & Schuster's ebook fulfillment partner. A mischievous story No one tells the
Other than that, the illustrations are gorgeous. I realize this is a children's picture book, however, the pictures are scary in this book. She lives in New York City. As the story progresses, many of the animals aren't specifically named, so it would be good for asking "What kind of animal is this?" Sarah Weeks has written many books for children, including If I Were a Lion, Paper Parade, Angel Face, So B. Sarah Weeks has written many books for children, including If I Were a Lion, Paper Parade, Angel Face, So B. what would happen? Thank you for signing up, fellow book lover! We’d love your help. Parents should love reading it too, as it's bound to evoke memories of their own childhood antics.
She said, "You try my patience, child! Loved this. For example she uses words to describe what wild would be and what her mom said about her was wrong. full terms and conditions and this month's choices, Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers (July 24, 2007), Kansas NEA Reading Circle List PrimaryTitle, Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award Master List, Child Magazine's Guide to Top Books, Videos and Software of the Year, Missouri Building Block Picture Book Award Nominee. The book has few words and talks about a girl who gets in trouble but describes what she would do if she were a variety of different animals. I didn't care for the illustrations (particularly those of the girl--she's reminiscent of Gollum in the. shark to get out of the water, or tells the frog that he’s being stupid when he baboon, for example, doesn’t care that you can see his bottom. And it’s great to be an owl – you don’t have to go to bed The art has such fabulous colors, textures and patterns. -- Betsy Lewin, Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator of Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type, Any use of an author photo must include its respective photo credit. jumps into a puddle.
A girl is put in time out for being too wild, but she imagines how much wilder she would be if she were all different kinds of animals. 3+. It, and Two eggs, please. baboon and various other creatures, even a tiny ant.
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By clicking 'Sign me up' I acknowledge that I have read and agree to the privacy policy and terms of use. March 1st 2004 It was her favorite (and mine). Illustrations: Aviel It is a really fun story, too, especially if you have, have ever had or know any young children. This book is about a little girl who was in trouble and she was sitting in timeout. She describes a lion and says that he is ferocious and he growls and roars and that she does not do that so her mother should not be upset with her. © 2020 Simon & Schuster, Inc. All rights reserved. This has incredibly beautiful illustrations, though I do not care for the little girl—somehow the animals and surroundings came off as artsy and quirky and the little girl is downright creepy to me. Start by marking “If I Were a Lion” as Want to Read: Error rating book. He loves it too. She is also the illustrator of Clever Beatrice and the Best Little Pony by Margaret Willey and If I Were a Lion by Sarah Weeks. A little boy tries to imagine himself as a lion, a shark, a baboon and various other creatures, even a tiny ant. child’s self-esteem. The little girl cannot believe that her mom called her that and explains - using different animals - why she is simply not "wild". She said, "You try my patience, child! I am happy to see a book about loudness/rambunctiousness/naughtiness that has a girl at its center. need to explain why, but it’s also fun to be a small, weak animal like a bird, Really great kids' book about a little girl who is so wild she gets put in time out and must defend herself. At the end they all turn into her stuffed animals and she cleans them up, which I'm a sucker for. However, I didn't really like the story. I don’t see me reading it again to my students. Maybe I was just in the wrong mood when I read this because I did not like it, but I see it has a very high rating here on GoodReads. Delightful and perceptive book about feelings and being "too wild." I do not like it when you're wild.". Welcome back. Must redeem within 90 days. There are no discussion topics on this book yet. Illustrations are sumptuous and action-filled. Free eBook offer available to NEW US subscribers only. I have been trying to remember the title for the longest time. This is obviously intended for younger readers, but I'm not sure they'd pick up on the sarcasm that was intended. in rhyme, full of fun situations, dealing with identity and strengthening a everyone beneath him. Altogether, an animal is free to do whatever it likes – a baboon, for example, … Sweet illustrations and a nicely paced story. If I were a lion, a big bad lion, With an impressive mighty roar, I’d have no care as to who was there Or who hid behind their door. She spends her punishment explaining that SHE is not wild (only her animals). this book was really good! The humor in the books is really for the parents of children, but kids will be delighted by the animal sounds and the vibrant illustrations. Tell us what you like and we'll recommend books you'll love. because a bird flying in the sky or sitting in a tree has real advantages over I don't really think this taught a very good lesson. See full terms and conditions and this month's choices. Sarah Weeks has written many books for children, including If I Were a Lion, Paper Parade, Angel Face, So B. Heather Solomon's wonderfully textured creatures make you want to touch each one of them." Heather M. Solomon was named a Publishers Weekly Flying Start for Clever Beatrice, winner of the Charlotte Zolotow Award. AGE: 2-5 Plus, receive recommendations and exclusive offers on all of your favorite books and authors from Simon & Schuster. I actually really liked the text of this book, but the illustrations were unsettling. I'm sitting in the time-out chair because my mother put me there. She lives in New Mexico with her husband, daughter, and son, who especially love to share joyous secrets. Now I'm reading it to my 2nd granddaughter. Definitely worth checking it out if you've never read it. The illustrations are good, but I'm not in love with the style. It is perhaps best appreciated by parents and siblings of such a child. I'm sitting in the time-out chair because my mother put me there.
Altogether, an animal is free to do whatever it likes – a
This sounded good, but was sadly disappointing. The girl amuses and defends herself by saying all the ways she is NOT wild, comparing herself to various wild animals who have much worse behavior than she does.
While she was in timeout she was thinking about alot of animal that she could be. I do not like it when you're wild.". Great rhyme scheme, cute concept. I'm sitting in my time out chair, because my mother put me there! The animals were fine but the kid was creepy. A girl is put in time out for being too wild, but she imagines how much wilder she would be if she were all different kinds of animals.
I loved reading this to my daughter when she was 3 or 4. It, and Two eggs, please. “One glance at a book and you hear the voice of another person, perhaps someone dead for 1,000 years.
It wasn't a big hit with the kindergartners, but I think it would work really well in a smaller, familial setting to teach about manners and apologizing. I loved that the author uses correct grammar-subjunctive clause-when most people don't even have a clue what that is. As the parent of a frequent time-outer, I like reading this to my son. I didn't really like this book. Payton and I could recite this after just a couple of reads. As the story progresses, many of the animals aren't specifically named, so it would be good for asking "What kind of animal is this?" But overall, it's a fun book to read aloud. If I were a lion and the king of beasts, I’d ferociously guard my pride - And all who heard my roaring voice Would run with fear and hide. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published Little kids hate being yelled at or told what to do and this is her expressing herself. Refresh and try again.
I love love love this book. While 'strong-willed' children may not need any further encouragement, the little red-head in this picture book is fairly bursting with personality, and her imaginative verse and the expressive illustrations are sure to draw a smile. The little girl's face scares me. But after the little boy considers She lives in New York City. The illustrations in this story—minus those of the little girl for some reason—are the best part. If I were a lion,
I do not like it when your wild?" and you can make up stories all night long. is just being himself. I would definitely want to read this in a classroom, I think it is the type of book that kids will enjoy and laugh at because the little girl is easy to relate to. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. When Sarah can't get to sleep, she goes through the alphabet in her head, trying to think of people she knew …
I'm sitting in the time-out chair because my mother put me there. The idea is cute and rhymes are always appreciated by the kindergartners, though some of the rhymes and rhythms felt a little forced. I thought this book was adorable. A precocious little girl is in time out after acting a little “wild”. It is one of my very favorite children's books. Readers' Most Anticipated Books of November. It, and Two eggs, please. The illustration sin this book are amazing, they’re very bright and colorful and in your face. Admittedly, the pictures are rather cute (except for the little girl, whose face sometimes seems rather troublesome). I do not like it when … This book is good to teach children about rhyming and how to rhyme. She said, "You try my patience, child! At the end they all turn into her stuffed animals and she cleans them up, which I'm a sucker for.
A sweet and clever book about a little girl on time-out for being wild. Very cute overall, and a fun read for the classroom (or for my client's in speech therapy). It is also has good vocabulary for them to learn. This book is not yet featured on Listopia. We loved the rhymes and the illustrations.
What's even better than the story, though, are the incredible illustrations. Will use for an anger storytime. ENGLISH TRANSLATION AVAILABLE (for publishers only). If I were a lion I’d wear a mane To protect me when … It starts with her Mother saying "You try my patience, child! She compared herself to animals and saying they were worse than her, but her and animals are different.